Hancock Whitney Corporation

Manager, Accounting Operations

Hancock Whitney Corporation • $90K — $120K *
New Orleans, LA 70119In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
3 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in Accounting Systems, preferably within banking or financial services.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Working knowledge of banking or financial services industry.
  • Strong expertise in accounting systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the enterprise financial systems strategy and roadmap.
  • Serve as the Finance systems authority for GL-impacting architecture and data flows.
  • Lead initiatives to modernize financial systems, including ERP implementations and process transformation.
  • Advise executive leadership on financial systems strategy and investment priorities.
  • Oversee integrity and accuracy of financial data for reporting and compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
Full Job Description
JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:

This role provides analytical and technical expertise in the design, testing, and support of the company's financial systems, including the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform. The position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of general ledger (GL) reconciliations, overseeing system interfaces, and supporting ongoing production processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own and execute the enterprise financial systems strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with long-term corporate, regulatory, and operational objectives.
  • Serve as the Finance systems authority, accountable for all GL-impacting system architecture, integrations, and data flows.
  • Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to modernize financial systems, including ERP implementations, upgrades, and process transformation efforts.
  • Advise leadership (e.g., CFO and Chief Accounting Officer) on financial systems strategy, risks, and investment priorities.
  • Maintain accountability for the integrity and accuracy of financial data supporting internal and external reporting, including regulatory and audited financial statements.
  • Oversee the controls framework governing accounting systems, ensuring compliance with SOX, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
  • Own risk identification and mitigation strategies related to financial systems and data governance.
  • Partner with Internal Audit, External Audit, and Risk teams to ensure effective controls and remediation of identified issues.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Finance and Technology, directing priorities and ensuring alignment on system design and delivery.
  • Influence cross-functional decision-making across Finance, IT, Risk, and Operations for all GL-impacting initiatives.
  • Direct vendor strategy and maintain relationships with external technology partners.
  • Direct governance of all system-to-GL reconciliations, ensuring completeness, timeliness, and documentation integrity.
  • Establish and enforce standards for testing, validation, and implementation of all GL-impacting system changes, with final sign-off authority.
  • Oversee system interfaces, batch processing, and data flows to ensure operational continuity and data accuracy.
  • Lead disaster recovery planning and execution for financial systems.
  • Champion automation, digitization, and process optimization initiatives across Finance systems.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness through technology solutions.
  • Lead large-scale transformation programs delivering measurable improvements in financial operations.
  • Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act and other financial services regulations.
  • Monitor evolving regulatory expectations and integrate requirements into financial systems and processes.
  • Lead and develop managers responsible for reconciliations and asset management systems.


MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field required.
  • 7+ years of experience in Accounting Systems, preferably within banking or financial services. Equivalent combination of general accounting and Accounting Systems experience may be considered.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Working knowledge of banking or financial services industry.
  • Strong expertise in accounting systems and reporting tools.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint).


ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions.
  • Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions.
  • Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions.
  • Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an "undue hardship" then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.


About Hancock Whitney Corporation

Hancock Whitney Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi. It operates 237 branches in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. The bank offers a range of services, including personal and business banking, wealth management, and insurance. Hancock Whitney Corporation was founded in 1899 as Hancock Bank and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions. The bank has a strong commitment to community involvement and has been recognized for its philanthropic efforts.
Learn more about Hancock Whitney Corporation
Size
3,486 employees
Market Cap
$4.1 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
-$45.1 million
5 Year Trend
+6.1%
NASDAQ
HWC
* Ladders Estimates

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